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Cotton 2
棉花糖：2
Cotton 2 is a horizontally scrolling shooter developed by Success and released in arcades in 1997. Players control Cotton, a young witch riding a broomstick, blasting through fantasy-themed stages filled with enemies and bosses. The game supports two-player simultaneous co-op, with a second player taking control of Silk, Cotton's fairy companion. Gameplay involves shooting projectiles, collecting gems to power up magic attacks, and using screen-clearing spells. Cotton can also grab and throw certain enemies as a melee option. The game features multiple stages with distinct visual themes, mid-stage and end-stage bosses, and colorful sprite-based graphics. Compared to its predecessor, Cotton 2 adds more elaborate attack mechanics and cooperative play, giving the arcade release a stronger multiplayer focus.
- Developer
- Success
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4.3K)
- Last updated
Cotton 2 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cotton 2 on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Cotton 2 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cotton 2 on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Cotton 2" Arcade longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cotton 2 released?
Cotton 2 was released in 1997 for the Arcade.
Who developed Cotton 2?
Cotton 2 was developed by Success, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Cotton 2 support?
Cotton 2 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Cotton 2?
Cotton 2 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cotton 2 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cotton 2 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cotton 2 in the browser?
No. Cotton 2 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cotton 2?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Cotton 2 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Cotton 2 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cotton 2. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
